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2020 Kia Optima vs 2012 Saab 9-5

📊 Key Differences
  • Fuel economy: 42 MPG vs 24 MPG combined — Kia Optima is more efficient
  • Annual fuel cost: $1400 vs $2500 — Kia Optima saves $ per year
  • Fuel type: Regular Gasoline vs Regular Gasoline
Specification 2020 Kia Optima 2012 Saab 9-5
Year20202012
ClassMidsize CarsMidsize Cars
Fuel TypeRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic (AM6)Manual 6-spd
Cylinders44
Displacement (L)2.02.0
City MPG4020
Highway MPG4532
Combined MPG4224
Annual Fuel Cost$1400$2500
CO₂ (g/mile)213.0370.2916666666667
EPA Fuel Economy Score9/10—/10
EPA GHG Score9/10—/10
Overall Safety5/5 ★
Frontal Crash5/5
Side Crash5/5
Rollover5/5
🚗 2020 Kia Optima

Midsize Cars with 42 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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🚗 2012 Saab 9-5

Midsize Cars with 24 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

Full Saab 9-5 Profile →